Waco, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 103.3% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $158,570 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in San Diego
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Waco, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  428.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  66.3% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher